Prejudice and discrimination Flashcards
What is prejudice?
Holiding biased (usually negative) opinions about an individual or group of people
What is discrimination?
Treating someone differently because of their colour or age or sex
What is the name of prejudice that is targeted at individuals with disability?
Ableism
What is the name of discrimination based on gender?
Sexism
When and what is the name of the act (law) that aims to stop prejudice and discrimination?
2010 Equality Act
What does apartheid mean?
It means ‘apartness’ or separateness
Where did apartheid happen?
South Africa
When did apartheid happen?
from 1961-1994
What was the name of the political party that Nelson Mandela belonged to?
African National Congress (ANC)
How many years was Nelson Mandela in prison for?
27 years
What happened to Nelson Mandela when he was released?
He became the first black president of south Africa
Who is Malala?
She is a Muslim woman from Swat Valley, Pakistan who stood up to the Taliban when they tried to force women to stop going to school. She got shot in the head.
What does Malala fight for?
Girls rights to education
What does Taliban mean?
Student
